Our people are passionate about their communities and connected to their teams. They’re motivated by our genuine commitment to diversity and inclusion, and our clear, compelling plan for our global city: Sustainable Sydney 2030 – 2050 Continuing the Vision.

Be part of a purpose-led organisation with care at its core. You’ll make a difference by acting in the best interests of our communities and city. Be better together with collaborative and inclusive partnerships. Embrace possibilities and be open to new ideas and creating bold solutions.

About the role

An exciting opportunity exists to join the City of Sydney to lead the Homelessness team and support the management of the impacts of homelessness in the public domain.

In this role you will lead a dedicated team and ensure that operations are timely, effective and efficient and meet both expectations of visitors, residents and business whilst ensuring trauma informed and dignified care and support to people experiencing or at risk of homelessness.

You will develop strong strategic partnerships with other government agencies, sector and support organisations, peak bodies and work collaboratively to achieve strategic outcomes.

We’re looking or someone with:

strong leadership skills, extensive management or operations experience, and experience in leading teams through change
experience in stakeholder management
experience gained through substantial experience and/or relevant training or qualifications in developing programs and/or services that promote and support community participation and outcomes
strong understanding of community support in a local and global city context.

This role has the option of a rostered day off each month, known as a 19-day month.

The recommended applicant must complete a pre-employment health declaration, criminal history and working with children check.

Applications must be submitted online by 11:59pm, Wednesday 2 September 2026.

For more information, contact Kirsten Woodward, Executive Manager Social City on 02 9246 7201.

What we can offer you

You’ll work with passionate, welcoming and supportive people who care for our communities and create a future for all.

Flexible working

3 days of care and cultural leave each year for health and wellbeing activities, cultural and religious days or events of significance
Collaborative approach to flexible working
City centre head office, with many public transport options

Professional development

Leadership and management development program
Further education program providing reimbursement of course fees, and study and exam leave
Opportunity to attend external courses and conferences
Long service and employee recognition awards
Employee assistance program offering free, confidential counselling

Supporting families

We provide 26 weeks of paid parental leave for all new parents, supporting diverse and inclusive families
Paid and unpaid adoption and long-term fostering leave
Paid superannuation for up to 52 weeks of parental leave
Part-time and job-sharing options available
Supportive return-to-work environment

Inclusive culture

Recognised as an Inclusive Employer by the Diversity Council of Australia
Active employee networks including City Women, City Pride, DiverseCity, Inclusive City, Young Professionals and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander network
Recognised family inclusive workplace
Veteran employment supporter

How to apply

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds in a workplace as diverse as our communities. We’re passionate about gender balance, with an executive team two-thirds female and half of leadership roles held by women.

All applicants, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, veterans and people of diverse sexualities and genders, and those from culturally diverse backgrounds are encouraged to join us.

We’re a disability confident recruiter. If you identify as a person with disability and require support for your application or the recruitment process, contact us at recruitment@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au or 02 9265 9333.

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